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predisposing

verb

present participle of predispose

as in influencing

formal to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.

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In fact, he could be credited for influencing the current streamlined, top-handle bag trend, the east-west—designed with the same tuck-under-your-arm spirit as the Le Teckel – which was present across the recent runway shows.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Concerns have also been raised about international stakeholders influencing the American media ecosystem.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

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Criminals execute what is known as a SIM swap, persuading a mobile carrier to transfer a victim's phone number to a device the criminal controls.

— Gegham Azatyan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.

— Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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With Goncalo Ramos joining AC Milan from the back-to-back Champions League holders, there is a vacant striker’s spot with Luis Enrique possibly convincing Ferran to follow Dro Fernandez’s lead and swap FC Barcelona for PSG.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
In reality, Disney spent roughly two decades trying to acquire the rights before finally convincing Travers to travel to California in 1961.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026

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